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Cucurbita maxima 'Big Max'

Family Cucurbitaceae
Plant Type vegetable
Zone USDA:   2a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The vegetable Cucurbita maxima 'Big Max' (pumpkin) produces showy, bright yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms. This plant is low trailing in form and has matte and coarse textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Showy and bright orange vegetables are produced by Cucurbita maxima 'Big Max' (pumpkin). Cucurbita maxima 'Big Max' (pumpkin) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Culinary, specimen and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics This vegetable attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Bees and wasps are attracted to Cucurbita maxima 'Big Max' (pumpkin). This could be an issue if there are severe allergies in the household.